State Highway 2 between Wairoa and Whirinaki will remain closed until late afternoon, at this stage.

A serious crash earlier this morning at Tangoio has closed the road between Wairoa and Whirinaki, just north of Napier.

There is no suitable detour.

Emergency services remain on site and the police Serious Crash Unit investigation continues.

Please delay your journeys until further notice.

SH5 Napier-Taupō Road is currently experiencing heavier than usual traffic volumes and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is strongly advising road users to plan ahead and expect delays.

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SH2 Tangoio closed between Wairoa to Eskdale due to serious crash

State Highway 2 is closed between Wairoa to Eskdale, due to a serious crash near the intersection of Tangoio Settlement Road. 

Road users are advised to delay their journey as there is no suitable detour.

The closure is likely to remain in place for a number of hours while emergency services respond and the Serious Crash Unit investigates.